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Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/26/15 11:57 PM
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I use an RTV to hunt in south texas - I like to get into the brush and corn senderos - friend of mine is making one of these for me. No hydrolics - very lightweight and easy to remove in off season - he is making mine where it does not take up any of my bed space - it goes up to 14 feet and very stable. Can't wait to use mine - second one is a video of it in action [img]http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b512/tkennedy5353/th_IMG_0721_zpstta8u72k.mp4[/img]
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 12:08 AM
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That thing would be rockin' with my 280 lbs in it but that is awesome and looks like it could work great for the unfat folks.
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 12:11 AM
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I seen some that guys used in their jeeps and pickups back in the 90's down in Mexico. They were 15'-20' towers. They had someone drive while one guys sat in the top. They had to guy them back to the front bumper and back bumper in 4 places. They did have a pucker factor up that high for sure.
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 12:14 AM
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How do you remove it? Does it take more than one person?
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 12:18 AM
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 12:47 AM
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I seen some that guys used in their jeeps and pickups back in the 90's down in Mexico. They were 15'-20' towers. They had someone drive while one guys sat in the top. They had to guy them back to the front bumper and back bumper in 4 places. They did have a pucker factor up that high for sure. Pretty Cool For YOU... I would end up in a Full Body cast within 20 minutes
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 12:48 AM
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I seen some that guys used in their jeeps and pickups back in the 90's down in Mexico. They were 15'-20' towers. They had someone drive while one guys sat in the top. They had to guy them back to the front bumper and back bumper in 4 places. They did have a pucker factor up that high for sure. Pretty Cool For YOU... I would end up in a Full Body cast within 20 minutes 20? That long? I have seen your skills...
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 01:20 AM
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 01:25 AM
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How do you remove it? Does it take more than one person? takes two people to lift it out - it is very lightweight but very stable - I weigh 190 and went up in it and no rocking or moving - now in a high wind it would be a no go - but you don't have to lift it all the way up - it is slick deal
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 01:28 AM
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I seen some that guys used in their jeeps and pickups back in the 90's down in Mexico. They were 15'-20' towers. They had someone drive while one guys sat in the top. They had to guy them back to the front bumper and back bumper in 4 places. They did have a pucker factor up that high for sure. yeah this is not for driving while up - just pull up in a sendero, raise it, and see over the brush
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 01:35 AM
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 02:42 AM
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That video, it looks very smooth..
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 02:09 PM
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hold on Newt, we got a runaway
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 02:37 PM
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 02:47 PM
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I would need some outriggers
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 03:17 PM
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Interesting. I would like a trailer I could leave behind. This is slick though.
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 03:30 PM
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looks really cool and I am sure it works.
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 03:32 PM
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I would need some outriggers I have been up in it and it is very stable - not saying I would do 30 mph winds but very little movement
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Re: Cool way to hunt out of an RTV
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01/27/15 03:34 PM
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Ha ha - not sure yet - I am the first one he is making other than the prototype shown in the pics which are his. Do not think it will be very expensive though - basically a winch, cage, poles, and some welding. I will find out and post when I know
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